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Select one of these 7 highly-recommended 8-day Main River tours. Explore worry-free with your bilingual guide on a small group or private Main River tour where you will enjoy Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, and Wine Tasting during the day and stay in hotels with decidedly local flavor at night. Our 8-day Main River trips and vacation packages range from $4,449 to $16,990. Contact one of Adventure Life's Main River travel specialists for help planning every detail of your dream trip. 

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Historic Nuremberg
from $4,999
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Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S Elisabeth
  • Start cruise in Nuremberg
  • Explore Rothenburg's market
  • Taste Frankfurt’s Christmas treats
  • Enjoy guided walking tours
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Nuremberg / Frankfurt
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During this 8-Day main river cruise aboard S.S Elisabeth, Celebrate the holidays on a festive Christmas Market from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. Discover traditional markets, sample local holiday treats, and experience celebrations on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.
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Visit old town Frankfurt
from $4,599
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Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Emilie
  • Explore Nuremberg Christmas Market
  • Stroll Rothenburg old town
  • Tour Würzburg Residenz Palace
  • Experience Frankfurt’s Altstadt cha
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Nuremberg / Frankfurt
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Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits
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During this 8-day main river cruise aboard S.S. Emilie, experience the best of Germany’s Classic Christmas markets on traditions on this magical river cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. Discover sample local holiday treats, and experience celebrations on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.
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Explore historic Bamberg
from $4,449
$2500
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Europe's Rivers & Castles - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Luxembourg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
  • Explore Wurzburg’s Baroque splendor
  • Discover Bamberg’s architecture
  • Stroll Wertheim’s charming streets
  • Visit Rudesheim’s vineyard gondola
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Nuremberg / Luxembourg
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Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amacerto, exploring Europe’s charm from the scenic Main River to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley's castles and Moselle's vineyards. Visit picturesque villages like Bernkastel, Cochem, and Rothenburg, admire the Wurzburg Residenz fresco, and savor German wines and smoked beer.
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Traditional colorful houses in La Petite France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France.
from $6,450
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Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights

Basel - Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Connect
  • Tour Strasbourg’s Old Town
  • Wine tasting in Alsace
  • See Gutenberg’s Bible
  • Walk Black Forest trails
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Basel / Cologne
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Sail from Basel to Cologne aboard Connect on this 8-day European river cruise, journey through Switzerland, Germany, and France, discovering medieval towns, scenic vineyards, and cultural landmarks.
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Visit charming towns on the Moselle River
from $9,390
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Legendary Rhine & Moselle

Frankfurt Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
  • Hike to Niederwalddenkmal
  • Visit Schloss Johannisberg Winery
  • Discover Trier Roman Sites
  • Tour Cochem Imperial Castle
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Frankfurt / Frankfurt
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Biking, Hiking, Small Ship Sailing
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Explore Germany’s scenic Rhine and Moselle Rivers on an 8-day cruise from Frankfurt to Mainz aboard Emerald Sun. Discover medieval towns like Bernkastell and Cochem, admire hilltop castles, visit vineyards, and enjoy guided tours of Trier, Koblenz, and Mainz. Experience cultural treasures, history, and breathtaking landscapes at every stop.
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Stroll through charming Strasbourg
from $8,790
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The Majestic Rhine

Zurich to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
  • Cruise Strasbourg by canal
  • Visit Heidelberg Castle ruins
  • Ride Koblenz cable car
  • See Rudesheim music museum
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Zurich / Frankfurt
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Cruise through Germany and France on this 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Frankfurt aboard Emerald Sun. Walk cobblestone lanes in Colmar, explore Strasbourg by canal, visit Heidelberg Castle, and tour the fortress city of Koblenz. Enjoy bike rides, guided hikes, and regional cultural experiences along the way.
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $4,799
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Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess
  • “Gingerbread Capital of the World”
  • Hansel-and-Gretel houses
  • Visit the Würzburg Residence
  • See Wertheim’s medieval buildings
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Nuremberg / Frankfurt
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Indulge in the holiday spirit on this 8-day Classic Christmas Markets river cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt aboard the River Duchess. Shop for unique gifts and uncover the legends behind beloved traditions as you explore festive markets, medieval towns, and rich local culture on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.
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